In the heart of every Believer there is a struggle between the power of God’s Indwelling Spirit, who means to lead us to genuine truth and the pull of the “way that seems right” to us. One leads to life, while the other leads to death. Sanctification is not the by-product of winning this battle, but of being committed to remain engaged in it. The Holy Spirit will not “control” us, thus minute by minute we must choose to yield to His authority. This is why “self-control” is a fruit of the Holy Spirit.
Archive for the ‘Thought for the Day / Quotes’ Category
Thought for the Day – Tug of War
Posted in Thought for the Day / Quotes on October 16, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Thought for the Day – Torn Relationships
Posted in Thought for the Day / Quotes on October 13, 2011| Leave a Comment »
There are few things more useful to the enemy of our souls than torn relationships, which is why the Creator of our beings pushes us toward forgiveness and reconciliation. It is not something we do for Him, it is something He does for us.
Thought for the Day – The Meagerness of My Offering
Posted in Thought for the Day / Quotes on September 23, 2011| 1 Comment »
Each day I am confronted by the meagerness of what I have to offer the Lord. Like the boy with five loaves and two fishes, the contents of my basket (e.g. strength, wisdom, patience, compassion…) seem woefully inadequate to the need that surrounds me. Yet, I’ve come to understand that if I’ll hand over all that I have, God is faithful to make it what it needs to be.
Thought for the Day – Fear
Posted in Thought for the Day / Quotes on September 20, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Fear is often just faith that’s moving in the wrong direction.
Thought for the Day – An Inside Job
Posted in Prayers, Thought for the Day / Quotes on September 19, 2011| 3 Comments »
Each morning I invite the Lord into my day and I pray that He would protect our family from the spiritual forces of darkness, that work to destroy us; from those things in the natural, that would simply come upon us; and from the foolishness of our own hearts. Though each one of those things presents a viable threat to our well-being, I’ve come to believe that it is ultimately the folly within us that poses the greatest danger.
Thought for the Day – Guarding Our Hearts
Posted in Parenting / Family, Thought for the Day / Quotes on September 4, 2011| 2 Comments »
The demons that we as adults have failed to confront in our own lives are sure to snuggle with our children in the night.
Thought for the Day – Secret Love
Posted in Thought for the Day / Quotes on August 10, 2011| 5 Comments »
If faith without works is dead, what is the value of love that is never expressed?
Thought for the Day – The Most Destructive Lie
Posted in Thought for the Day / Quotes on August 1, 2011| 1 Comment »
The lie that has the greatest potential for destruction is the one we tell ourselves.
Thought for the Day – Walking in Faith
Posted in Thought for the Day / Quotes on May 12, 2011| Leave a Comment »
As difficult as it is to walk on water, it may be even harder to watch someone you love attempt it.
Thought for the Day – Avoidance
Posted in Thought for the Day / Quotes on April 20, 2011| Leave a Comment »
The person who always looks for a way around life’s mountains is bound to spend their days wandering in the wilderness.
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